Pregnancy conundra?

[ProfessorChaos]

Silly, AW post. I had a super long meeting today in uncomfortable chairs, and by the time I left I had pretty serious ankle swelling (along with back pain), which is the first time I've noticed that during this pregnancy. I'm sure I'm fine, but it freaked me out enough to come home and put my feet up. Here's the problem, though: I had also snacked during the meeting, which meant that I need to keep my upper body elevated to avoid the hertburn buuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuurning, which has been getting bad again. How do you elevate both your feet and your esophagus?!?!?!

I know I've had other moments like this. Anyone else have a pregnancy conundrum?

[jessimi06]

Recliners! I spend most of my bed rest in one for those reasons!

[jessimi06]

Or lots of pillows? So you can prop up your head and feet while laying down?

[IFinTN]

I have an adjustable bed...not really a practical, cheap or easy solution:) may I recommend pepcid complete or Zantac?

[IFinTN]

My conundrum revolves around always being hungry yet nauseous and having food aversions at the same time....I told DH the other night I hope I like food again after birth!


At this rate,I am going to probably weigh about 15lbs lighter after birth than before I got pregnant. Not a bad thing since I am obese but damn. Pregnancy should be a time where I don't feel bad about eating too much every now and then or for putting on a few pounds! 25 weeks in and I am net -3 lbs.

[hbanana18]

I would try to sit up in bed but put pillows under your feet to elevate as much as you can. It's so hard to be comfy during pregnancy